Cedar Rapids moves on flood protections amid funding hurdles
The Sinclair levee near the New Bohemia District marks the first permanent protection since the city adopted a flood master plan in 2015. The $15 million project relies heavily on federal aid, while city estimates put total flood control needs at about $700 million over 20 years with roughly $230 million still unfunded and another $70 million in federal funds pending.
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Cedar Rapids fights on over automated traffic cameras
Legal battle over Cedar Rapids automated traffic cameras continues as the city appeals Iowa District Court rulings that favored state authority. The state Supreme Court barred ticket issuance during the appeal, while Cedar Rapids warned 221,000 past due notices could be turned over to debt collection.
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State Supreme Court
Statehouse harassment concerns prompt settlement and HR overhaul
The Iowa Statehouse faced a sexual harassment reckoning with a 1.75 million dollar settlement to Kirsten Anderson after a 2013 case. Investigations cited seven suggestive incidents, no proven harassment, prompting calls for civility training and a new Capitol HR director to field complaints and set policy.
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University to pay 6.5 million in Iowa athletics bias case
The University of Iowa will pay 6.5 million dollars to a former athletics administrator and coach who alleged gender and sexual orientation discrimination. A Polk County jury had awarded 1.43 million to Jane Meyer, who sued the university Iowa Board of Regents and the state over firing disputes tied to 2014 actions including Tracey Griesbaum’s dismissal. The settlement includes the jury award and follows a three week Des Moines trial with leaders like Kirk Ferentz and Tom Brands testifying as the university initiates an external review of employment practices.
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